MUSC 034AJAZZ KEYBOARD SKILLS

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Prerequisite: MUSC 004A or 041A. Recommended Preparation: MUSC 036A. Study on the keyboard the harmonic and melodic materials of jazz including blues, bossa nova and standard tunes. Introductory skills to play with a jazz feel, create bass lines, accompany singers and instrumentalists, and effectively sight read lead sheets. Technical exercises to improve piano efficiency for jazz and other related styles. Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours music laboratory. This course may be scheduled using the "To Be Arranged" (TBA) scheduling format. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grade Mode: L, A